For an old and tired piece of furniture the easiest and one of the cheapest ways to give a makeover is to use paint. But instead of just covering the whole piece in one solid color why not experiment with different looks? For example you could go for patterns like geometric ones or stripes in contrasting colors over one hue. You can also go for techniques such as ombre or a distressed look. These and more such amazing furniture painting ideas are collected by Better Homes and Gardens in the form of a roundup that you can view at: